HCPCS Code E0676: Intermittent Limb Compression Device (Includes All Accessories), Not Otherwise Specified

Unlike other compression device codes, E0676 is a miscellaneous “not otherwise specified” (NOS) code. It applies when a device or accessory does not fit into defined categories, such as non-segmental or calibrated gradient pressure models.

Yes. Compression stockings are often the first step, but if they are ineffective or contraindicated, E0676 may be approved as a medically necessary alternative or adjunct therapy.

E0675 is a high-pressure pneumatic compression device for arterial insufficiency with rapid inflation and deflation cycles, while E0676 is a general code for intermittent limb compression devices that do not fit a more specific HCPCS description.